Cochrane District Nature Trails
Welcome to Cochrane District!
Cochrane District is a district and census division in Northeastern Ontario in the Canadian province of Ontario. It was created in 1921 from parts of Timiskaming and Thunder Bay districts.
In 2016, the population was 79,682. The land area of this district is 141,270.41 square kilometres (54,544.81 sq mi),[1] making it slightly smaller than the US State of Michigan and the second largest district in Ontario after Kenora District. The district seat is Cochrane.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Cochrane District.
MOONBEAM TRAILS
Main trail: 11 km. This paved trail has a number of access points each designated by a gate number starting at 1 in Moonbeam and ending with gate 28 at the north trail end. 3 Park Loop Trail: 8.5 km. This is a partially paved and gravel trail. Nursery Loop Trail: 9...RENE BRUNELLE PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS
La Vigilance Trail; 1.5 km (1hour) easy Discover this park’s place in the colourful history of northern aviation and the history of Remi Lake as a base for floatplanes in the 1920s, when aviation was in its infancy. Spruce Lowland Trail: 1.6 km (1 hour) easy This...ROTARY TRAIL
This trail connects Schumacher and South Porcupine. It traverses a very rolling topography with several moderately steep inclines, water crossings, bedrock outcrops and extensive marshes. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE....SCOUT ROCK TRAIL
The Scout Rock Trail was the first trail to be fully integrated into a residential area. It joins with the Gillies Lake Promenade and Golden Springs Trail at the corner of Highway 655 and Ross Avenue East and provides easy access to the entire trail system for those...STURGEON FALLS TRAIL
The trail to Sturgeon Falls (also known as Spruce Falls) on the Kapuskasing River is approximately 3 km in length, one-way. The trailhead is available at the junction of Hemlock and Ash streets. Once you get to the end destination, the view of the river from the top...Thunder House Falls Trail
Thunder House Falls Trail is a winter snowshoe trail north of Hearst, Ontario. The Trail is marked rustically by tree blazes and packed annually by local volunteers. Efforts are ongoing to establish an overnight summer hiking trail with campsites on a longer parallel...TIDEWATER PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS
Tidewater Provincial Park, a partnered park operated under agreement with the Moose Cree First Nation, is located in the northernmost part of Ontario near the salt waters of James Bay and Hudson Bay. This special park attracts visitors and campers looking for an...WHITE WATERFRONT CONSERVATION AREA TRAILS
Located at the west end of Porcupine Lake, this Conservation Area offers a beautiful setting to enjoy the lake’s wildlife or to have a scenic picnic. It features a boat launch, a children’s playground with a water park and much more. There are also sports fields,...